Water Talk - Uranium in drinking water

Water Talk – Uranium in drinking water

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2011

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Factsheet

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Provides information on the health risks associated with exposure to uranium in drinking water, as well as the sources and levels of uranium in Canadian drinking water.

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2011

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Uranium is a naturally occurring element that can be found in groundwater and can pose a health risk if consumed in high levels over a long period of time.

The maximum acceptable concentration of uranium in drinking water in Canada is 0.02 milligrams per litre (mg/L), and Health Canada recommends that Canadians limit their exposure to uranium in drinking water as much as possible.

Homeowners with private wells should have their water tested for uranium and other contaminants regularly, and consider installing a treatment system if the concentration of uranium in their water exceeds the maximum acceptable concentration.